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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.41, 160.76 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.41, 160.76 and 72.96 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.41 : 160.76 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.41/160.76 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.41x = 160.76 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.41x = 11,729.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,729.05/107.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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